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"We Can Build Her"

Glinda: "That's not true. There are people who care about you, Elphaba. We can build a better you, one that's strong and confident."

Elphaba: ( voice filled with emotion) "I've been trying to fit in for so long, Glinda. I've been trying to be someone I'm not. But I think it's time I be myself, no matter how 'wicked' that may seem."

As Glinda speaks, the mirrors in the room begin to reflect images of Elphaba's past, showcasing her as a young girl, isolated and alone. The images shift and change, revealing her relationships with Fiyero and the Wizard. Wicked - Melanie Marie - We Can Build Her - Sce...

This piece is a fictional interpretation of the scene and song you requested. "Wicked" is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, based on the novel of the same name by Gregory Maguire.

Elphaba: (smirks) "Misunderstood? That's just a nice way of saying I'm hated by everyone."

(Bridge - Elphaba) I'll take the pieces, of my shattered past I'll make them into, something that will last I'll rise up, from the ashes like a phoenix born I'll be the one, who's not afraid to be sworn "We Can Build Her" Glinda: "That's not true

Elphaba: (looks at Glinda) "You really think so?"

The song fades out as Elphaba and Glinda share a moment of triumph and newfound understanding.

(Verse 2 - Elphaba) I've been the girl, with the heart of stone I've been the one, who's been all alone But I see the light, through the dark and the pain I see a new me, with a heart that's not insane I've been trying to be someone I'm not

(Chorus - Both) We can build her, with every step and every fall We can build her, and make her stand tall With every piece of her, we'll make her whole We can build her, and make her soul unfold

Glinda: "I know so. We can build her, Elphaba. We can build a new you, one that's not defined by what others think of her."

Elphaba: (sighs) "I'm just trying to understand who I am, Glinda. I'm tired of being seen as the 'wicked' witch. I want to be more than that."

Glinda: "But you're not wicked, Elphaba. You're just... misunderstood."

(Chorus - Both) We can build her, with every step and every fall We can build her, and make her stand tall With every piece of her, we'll make her whole We can build her, and make her soul unfold